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Heritage 4 Mar 2019

Historic church windows get new life thanks to heritage grant

Grand stained-glass windows to let the light shine for another 100 years thanks to heritage programme grant.

Community 4 Mar 2019

Papakura kids rebuild community pātaka

Children from Park Estate School in Papakura have been hard at work improving their neighbourhood pantry.

Waste 4 Mar 2019

Managing green waste at Devonport Community Recycling Centre

Devonport Community Recycling Centre (DCRC) is working hard to continue to maximise diversion of green waste from landfill.

Community 4 Mar 2019

Sunderland Lounge refurbishment nearing completion

Work to complete a full refurbishment of the Sunderland Lounge in Hobsonville Point is nearing completion.

Youth / Rangatahi 4 Mar 2019

A space to call home in Manurewa

A hub for Manurewa's young people to hold events, be creative, study and hang out is proving a hit with the community.

4 Mar 2019

Improvement in Pt England water quality

Water quality at the Pt England Bay Reserve has improved over the past year.

Beaches 1 Mar 2019

Bucklands Beach erosion fixes detailed

A report detailing how coastal erosion can be managed has been received by Howick Local Board.

Community 1 Mar 2019

Tide gauge to measure effects of climate change

People in the Waitematā Local Board area will now be able to get involved in measuring the local impacts of climate change.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Sky Tower Matariki projections and lighting

Look to the sky for a colourful light display and artistic works over the Matariki period.

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Engage in craft activities inspired by our hero whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi and enjoy kapa haka perform...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...